Winery I FavatiCretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Cretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini from the Winery I Favati
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini of Winery I Favati in the region of Campanie is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini of Winery I Favati in the region of Campanie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini
Pairings that work perfectly with Cretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini
Original food and wine pairings with Cretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini
The Cretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini of Winery I Favati matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef with panang curry (red curry), pasta carbonara or shoulder of lamb boulangère.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cretarossa Irpinia Campi Taurasini from Winery I Favati are 2008, 2013, 2012, 2009 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery I Favati
The Winery I Favati is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Irpinia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Irpinia
The wine region of Irpinia is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vinosia or the Domaine Quintodecimo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Irpinia are Aglianico, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Irpinia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, ash or tropical and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or black fruit.
The wine region of Campanie
Campania is a region that forms the "tibia" of the boot of Italy, and whose largest city is Naples. Its name comes from Campania felix, a Latin phrase meaning roughly "happy land". The region has strong historical links with wine and vineyards, dating back to the 12th century BC, and is one of the oldest wine regions in Italy. The considerable influence of ancient empires, including the Greeks, Romans and Byzantines, means that some of the varieties in this region are linked to historical legends.
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